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Barbados ๐ง๐ง
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $503 | $678 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $151 | $157 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $134 | $261 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $39 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $72 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $4 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $0 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $3 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $4 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $89 | $110 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $57 | $107 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $57 | $105 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $21 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |